Dommerich Elementary School

The Dommerich Elementary attendance zone covers Dommerich Hills, Dommerich Estates, and Maitland Shores, along with surrounding sections of central Maitland and parts of Winter Park. The boundary runs generally east of Maitland Boulevard, south of Horatio Avenue, and north of Lee Road — but zone lines have changed over time. Always verify your specific address at ocps.net before making an offer; the district's Find My School tool is the only authoritative source.

Dommerich is a zoned public school with no application or lottery. If your home address falls inside the attendance boundary, your child is automatically eligible to enroll. Bring proof of residence, immunization records, and prior school records to the school office. For the Gifted & Talented program specifically, request a district evaluation through the school after enrolling — the evaluation process takes a few months.

Homes inside the Dommerich zone typically run $550K to $850K for 3-4 bedroom single-family, with the Dommerich Hills and Dommerich Estates sections trending toward the higher end. The zone commands a premium over surrounding Maitland — buyers regularly pay 10–15% more than comparable homes just outside the boundary. Current median is roughly $630K based on recent Maitland market data, but pull a zone-filtered search for live numbers.

Dommerich Elementary sits in one of Maitland's quieter residential corridors, adjacent to Maitland Middle on Thistle Lane. Maitland as a whole has low crime rates for the Orlando metro. The school follows standard OCPS safety protocols — controlled campus access, ID verification for visitors, and staff security training. Parent reviews consistently mention the tight-knit, community feel as a standout.

Both are high-performing Maitland-area OCPS elementaries. Dommerich holds a 10/10 GreatSchools rating and ranks top-5% in Florida; Lake Sybelia is also A-rated and well-regarded. The practical difference for buyers is geography — Dommerich serves Dommerich Hills and Thistle Lane corridor, while Lake Sybelia serves the Audubon Park and Lake Sybelia area to the south. The right school is whichever zone the specific address falls in, not necessarily the one with the slightly higher score.